Liveaboards are for all ages. A week on a boat costs more than a day of diving, so it can look like a trip for later in life. It is not.
A boat checks your certification and your dive count. It does not check your birthday. Every boat has its own rules, and we check them for you.
Age matters less
Guests of many ages share the same boat, the same briefings and the same dive deck.
Your logbook matters more
Boats look at your cert and how many dives you have. That is what keeps you safe.
Between dives on a Red Sea liveaboard: friends, sunset and drinks on deck
The myth
Where the “older divers” idea comes from
A liveaboard is a week at sea. It costs more than a few days at a resort, so many people think it is a trip for later, when you have more time and more money.
Małgorzata thought the same. She is a professional diver. This year she started work as an instructor and an underwater videographer. She had been to Egypt before, but never on a liveaboard. She believed they were expensive and mostly for older divers, so she planned her own trips.
That is how Małgorzata sums up her old idea. On the boat, she met other divers and quickly changed her mind.
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Her group barely knew each other on day one. By the end it felt like a small diving family. She liked the simple things: coffee on deck at dawn, a full briefing before every dive, and meals from the chef between dives.
Her biggest surprise was the lack of phone signal at sea. She said she enjoyed every moment more without messages or work.
Małgorzata on liveaboards and age (captioned reel, 24 seconds)
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No. Małgorzata, a New Wave creator, thought liveaboards were for older divers. After a week on a liveaboard in Egypt, she said she was very, very wrong.
What age are most people on a liveaboard?
It changes by boat, route and season. Many boats mix ages, and solo travelers are common. Tell us your age and level and we will tell you which trips fit.
Is there a minimum age for a liveaboard?
Each boat sets its own, so ask us before you book. Offshore routes in Egypt need more experience, so younger divers should check first.
What certification do I need for an Egypt liveaboard?
Egypt’s offshore routes usually need Advanced Open Water and about 50 logged dives. Ask us for the exact rule on your dates before you book.
Can I go on a liveaboard alone in my 20s?
Yes. Solo travelers are common on liveaboards. You share meals, briefings and the dive deck with the other guests. Read our guide to going solo on a liveaboard.
Will I fit in if I am the youngest on board?
Most guests do. Małgorzata’s group barely knew each other on day one. By the end it felt like a small diving family.
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